Why new models? What is different about them?

Wildlife Acoustics proactively seeks out, listens to, and values our customers’ feedback. The new Song Meter Mini 2 and Mini Bat 2 address feedback shared by customers after spending millions of collective hours in the field recording with our first-generation models. Improvements include:

• Alkaline models get double the battery life of their predecessors, so you can spend less time and fewer resources replenishing your power supply and more time recording wildlife and soundscapes.
• A tougher, IP67-rated weatherproof housing that is built to withstand the most rugged terrestrial environments, so you can deploy confidently, knowing your recorders are proven to perform dependably in harsh elements.
• A redesigned, hinged, lockable enclosure makes it easy to gain (and prevent unauthorized) access to your recorders, freeing up your hands to focus on deployment without worrying about a separate lid.
• An added tripod mount enables flexible deployment in a variety of habitats using off-the-shelf equipment.

• Why can't I use an adapter to connect a USB-C Echo Meter Touch to my Lightning iOS device?
• What type of plug does my Echo Meter Touch module have?
• What iOS devices are compatible with my Echo Meter Touch module?
• Can I use Echo Meter Touch modules with USB connectors with iOS devices?
• What adapter do I need for my Echo Meter Touch module and Android or iOS device?
• What type of data port does my phone or tablet have?
• How do I update the firmware on my Echo Meter Touch module with USB to add iOS compatibility?
• Are there acoustic differences between the first- and second-generation Mini Bat recorders?
• Will the Lithium-ion lids I used with first-generation Minis fit the new models?
• Will the security bracket accessory I use with first-generation Minis be compatible with the new models?
• Will Wildlife Acoustics continue to repair and support first-generation Minis with replacement parts?
• Are there size differences between the first- and second-generation Minis?
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